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God had not planned that we as Christians should be living with defeat and condemnation. It is possible to live with Jesus and have him as Lord in our life, life honest and open and live in victory. That is why he has given us His Holy Spirit, and the Bible says in Romans 8,14: “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”

It is tragic that so many people that say that they believe in Jesus, at the same time is living with defeat and all the time need to come to Jesus for forgiveness and comfort. And then they continue to live in the same way thereafter! It is time for us to rise up and get out from a life in continuous condemnation, and let me say that clearly: You do not get free by quoting the beginning of Romans 8;1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.” and maybe find some comfort from 1st John 3;20: “If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.” You can proclaim the Word until you get tired, but you will not get free before you repent! The little feeling of comfort that you might get will not last long, but let me also tell you: It is possible to be really free and live victoriously!

I just do not understand why so many like verse 20 in 1st John 3 better than verse 21 and 22 where it is written: “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.”

We are desperately in need of bold Christians, driven by the Spirit of God, who love Jesus and honestly and boldly declare what is written in Psalms 40;9: “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” This is what God has done – placed his will in our hearts so that it is the natural thing for us to do! We desire to please Him.

But to have this happen to us, we need to repent, let our own selfish desires die with Christ, have all our joy in Him and be able to cry out with Paul as he says in Galatians 2;20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” This is a choice for you, turn your back to the worldly pleasures, proclaim Jesus as your real Lord and do not play with what your natural human desires are! You know better, and you are willing to stand high, clearly following the Lord Jesus, and he will confirm his miracle life in you!

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Jan Ernst Gabrielsen andJohn C. Maxwell

About Jan Ernst

My life's purpose is these three things:1) To teach and train people that also can train others and give them coaching, support and resources so they can do this. I am fully convinced that by growing people inwardly they will be a blessing for their own life, their financial situation and all the people they touch through their life.2) Help people find income possibilities that can make them financial independant and free to focus their life on what they know is their calling and purpose for life.3) To have a strong focus and committment to take my part of fullfilling our common task as christians - to finish the great commission of Jesus to make "disciples of all people groups!" (Matthew 28,18-20) Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.